guava in pot plant Guava ‘Ruby Supreme’ (Psidium guajava) 1 Gal/6" live tropical fruit tree

guava in pot plant Guava ‘Ruby Supreme’ (Psidium guajava) 1 Gal/6" live tropical fruit treeGuava Ruby Supreme Psidium guajava Habitat and Distribution Found in the tropical americas Description The guava tree can be grown outdoors in USDA zones 9 11 and makes for a fabulous indoor container plant in cooler areas. Planted into the ground the tree can reach heights of 25 feet. The bark is reddish brown peeling and peels off revealing grayish bark beneath. The fragrant white flowers become round to pear shaped fruit that can grow between 2 4

Guava ‘Ruby Supreme’ / Psidium guajava 

Habitat and Distribution

Found in the tropical americas 

Description

The guava tree can be grown outdoors in USDA zones 9-11 and makes for a fabulous indoor container plant in cooler areas. Planted into the ground the tree can reach heights of 25 feet. The bark is reddish brown peeling and peels off revealing grayish bark beneath. The fragrant white flowers become round to pear-shaped fruit that can grow between 2-4 inches long. When ripe, the rind softens and is edible. The inner flesh is ruby in color and has a soft, pulpy texture. The fruit has a sweet flavor and a pleasant aroma. In warmer climates, the fruit will ripen year-round. A mature Guava tree can produce 40 - 70 lbs of fruit per year. Even a patio tree kept at 4-6 ft can give you plenty to enjoy and share.

Cultivation & Culture

Guava is not fussy on soil quality and once established can withstand drought well (although it has higher fruit yields when watered regularly). The tree grows rapidly and is self-pollinating., but like most self-pollinating fruit trees, you will get even more fruit  production with a second one - in order to cross-pollinate. It enjoys full sunlight and thrives when fed organic fertilizer. 

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Guava is one of the most common tropical fruit trees grown in a container.